The new year has barely gotten underway, but it looks like Tech has already had his first run-in of 2013 with an unexpected face.

Currently prepping for his upcoming Independent Powerhouse Tour, the Kansas City King hit the web to reveal a recent conversation with comedian and actor Wayne Brady. Turns out that the man behind one of pop culture’s favorite catchphrases is a fan of the Mental Giant:

Wow @inglewoodmugs just put WAYNE BRADY on the phone with me and he commended me on my word play and I said thats big comin from you brotha!

— Tech N9ne (@TechN9ne) January 16, 2013

Widely known for his television career, Wayne Brady is also largely recognized for his infamous appearance on Chappelle’s Show in 2004:

After meeting the likes of Chris D’Elia and Kevin Hart in 2012, it looks like 2013 may just be another year of celeb endorsements for Tech N9ne.

• Of all the celebrities to have shouted out Tech over the years, which do you think was the most surprising?